Poverty Deepens in Namibia as Elections Approach, with 1.7 Million Out of 2.8 Million Affected

Speaking at the ANC’s manifesto launch in the Northern Cape, secretary Fikile Mbalula affirms the ruling party’s dedication to reducing the cost of living and addressing hunger in the country. Similar sentiments are echoed in Namibia by the SWAPO party-led government, as the nation approaches a concerning statistic of 1.7 million out of 2.8 million people living in poverty. Here’s Dr. Ndumba Kamwanya, a Local Political Analyst.